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Thursday, 9 November 2023
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Returning veterans & exciting rookies: Super Rugby squads revealed
9 Nov 2023Just weeks after the Rugby World Cup heartbreak, eyes are already on the future with the Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. Some returning veterans, exciting rookies and international imports… Read more Video, Audio
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East Aucklanders hoping mayor won't scrap proposed busway
9 Nov 2023Pakūranga residents are hoping Auckland's mayor won't follow through on his suggestion to scrap the Eastern Busway project if the government gets rid of the regional fuel tax. Wayne Brown told… Read more Audio
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Labour MP Ginny Anderson accused of bullying teenage volunteer
9 Nov 2023Labour MP Ginny Andersen has been accused of bullying a teenage volunteer over a period of three years. The party's general secretary has confirmed the party is investigating the allegations… Read more Video, Audio
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Parliament a hive of activity as government negotiations continue
9 Nov 2023There's a real sense of momentum at Parliament today with a meeting between the three parties negotiating to become the government, imminent. It's been a hive of activity with leaders, caucus members… Read more Audio
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Ellerslie homicide: Police concerned wife may be victim of foul play
9 Nov 2023Police have grave concerns for the wife of a man killed in his Auckland home, saying she too may be the victim of foul play. Mei Han Chong is still missing in a complicated homicide investigation the… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
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Tight budget for Auckland's creative agency means getting creative
8 Nov 2023A tighter budget for Auckland's cultural agency is forcing it to get creative. The lack of international events and a $17 million budget cut at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has left next year's calendar… Read more Audio
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Ports of Auckland promises to make $1 million a week for the city
8 Nov 2023Port of Auckland is promising to make $1 million a week for the city, as the mayor continues to call for land to be freed up for the public. The roll on roll off operations where vehicles are brought… Read more Video, Audio
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Search suspended for missing Waihi man after 10 days in bush
8 Nov 2023The official search has been suspended for a Waihi man who's been missing with his dog in Coromandel Bush for ten days, but his family is appealing to the public to keep looking. 29 year old Jordan… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Auckland beaches still no-gos
8 Nov 2023Five weeks on from the Parnell poo pipe implosion several of Auckland's city beaches are still no swim zones, despite looking pristine. The beaches need a minimum of three consecutive days of testing… Read more Audio
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Auckland Jewish community centre's fence vandalised, including attempt to set it on fire
8 Nov 2023An Auckland Jewish community centre's fence was vandalised overnight, including an attempt to set it on fire. Pro Palestinian graffiti was also sprayed on the fence of the Beth Shalom centre in Epsom… Read more Audio
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Cancer patients forced to go private to get timely treatment
8 Nov 2023Some cancer patients have been forced to go private to get treatment within recommended time frames, with one woman having to spend her house deposit to get radiation therapy. Another woman told… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 8 November 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340713270112 Video, Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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